Farewell to you, my own true love,I am going far, far awayI am bound for California,And I know that I'll return somedaySo fare thee well, my own true love,For when I return, united we will beIt's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me,But my darling when I think of theeI have shipped on a Yankee sailing ship,Davy Crockett is her name,And her Captain's name was Burgess,And they say that she's a floating hellSo fare thee well, my own true love,For when I return, united we will beIt's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me,But my darling when I think of theeOh the sun is on the harbour, love,And I wish that I could remain,For I know that it will be a long, long time,Before I see you againSo fare thee well, my own true love,For when I return, united we will beIt's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me,But my darling when I think of thee